Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - SUD & Co-Occurring

Region; Canton (MS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Region 8 is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to deliver direct, outpatient services for substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions under TRACE. The role requires engagement in center programs and adherence to operational standards.

Responsibilities include intake, treatment planning, therapy delivery, crisis intervention, and ongoing education. A Master’s degree and state-licensed credential, MS driver's license, and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Must possess a professional license (LPC, P-LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or LMSW) or be eligible for a DMH credential.
• Must maintain a valid MS driver’s license.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintains documentation to meet program requirements in the Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
• Maintains required training, continuing education, and certifications as written in standards.
• Represents Region 8 and Region 8 Administration positively.
• Leads by example and acts as a positive role model for coworkers.
• Provides a minimum of 5 hours/day of direct face-to-face services to consumers.
• Provides 24-hour on-call crisis intervention as scheduled.
• Completes intake evaluations with proper routing of consumers and records.
• Develops and implements treatment plans.
• Provides therapy services per treatment plans.
• Participates in clinical and general staff meetings and in-service training.
• Provides immediate emergency crisis intervention services.
• Maintains a Consumer-Oriented focus in service delivery.
• Assists in providing consultation and education as directed.
• Participates in continuing education through workshops and seminars.
• Provides transportation for consumers as needed.
• Builds and promotes community relationships with referral sites.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

Master's degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Region 8 is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to deliver direct, outpatient services for substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions under TRACE. The role requires engagement in center programs and adherence to operational standards.

Responsibilities include intake, treatment planning, therapy delivery, crisis intervention, and ongoing education. A Master’s degree and state-licensed credential, MS driver's license, and background check are required.